| animate |
to bring to life. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| integrity |
a strong sense of honesty; firmness of moral character. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| ornamental |
of or pertaining to decoration; decorative. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| predictable |
able to be foreseen or anticipated. |
| slay |
to kill deliberately and violently. |
| spectacle |
an unusual or splendid sight or public show. |
| strew |
to scatter or sprinkle. |
| sustain |
to provide with the basic necessities of life. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |